TPMS "Rebuilt Kit"... not a scam after all
01-15-2013, 09:00 PM
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TPMS "Rebuilt Kit"... not a scam after all
Every time I purchased new tires, the store would charge me for four TPMS Rebuild Kits, which is nothing more than a new grommet/washer and nut IIRC. Even though they are only $7.50ea or something like that, I always gave the mgr (known him for years) a hard time that they were nickel'n'diming consumers now that they can't charge for valve stems due to TPMS.
Well, today I had to eat my words. Over the last couple days, one of my tires was losing ~12psi every 8hrs or so. I removed the wheel last night expecting to find a nail, but found none.
Dropped by America's Tire today and turns out air was leaking at the stem due to the grommet being corroded. The tech installed a new kit and all is well. Humble pie tastes good...
Well, today I had to eat my words. Over the last couple days, one of my tires was losing ~12psi every 8hrs or so. I removed the wheel last night expecting to find a nail, but found none.
Dropped by America's Tire today and turns out air was leaking at the stem due to the grommet being corroded. The tech installed a new kit and all is well. Humble pie tastes good...
01-15-2013, 11:24 PM
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Every time I purchased new tires, the store would charge me for four TPMS Rebuild Kits, which is nothing more than a new grommet/washer and nut IIRC. Even though they are only $7.50ea or something like that, I always gave the mgr (known him for years) a hard time that they were nickel'n'diming consumers now that they can't charge for valve stems due to TPMS.
Well, today I had to eat my words. Over the last couple days, one of my tires was losing ~12psi every 8hrs or so. I removed the wheel last night expecting to find a nail, but found none.
Dropped by America's Tire today and turns out air was leaking at the stem due to the grommet being corroded. The tech installed a new kit and all is well. Humble pie tastes good...
Well, today I had to eat my words. Over the last couple days, one of my tires was losing ~12psi every 8hrs or so. I removed the wheel last night expecting to find a nail, but found none.
Dropped by America's Tire today and turns out air was leaking at the stem due to the grommet being corroded. The tech installed a new kit and all is well. Humble pie tastes good...
01-16-2013, 12:30 AM
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Free. I bought the tires from them so this is basically just a flat repair. Un-mount the tire, remove the old retaining nut and grommet, install new ones, re-mount/balance. Out in 30mins.
If yours is still leaking, they should replace again at no charge, right?
If yours is still leaking, they should replace again at no charge, right?
